Green Bay Packers TE Andrew Quarless is participating in practice Saturday, Aug. 1, after missing the first two practices of training camp because of a family issue.

Fantasy Tip: Quarless is expected to compete for the starting tight end job during training camp. He recorded only 323 receiving yards last season and had three touchdowns. Quarless likely should be avoided in drafts this season since he probably will not have a big role in the offense.

Green Bay Packers TE Andrew Quarless has not reported to training camp, and the Packers still don't know when he will do so. Head coach Mike McCarthy said Quarless is dealing with a difficult family situation and that he'll be gone as long as he needs to be. Quarless was arrested and charged earlier this month for firing a gun, but that seems to be unrelated to his current situation.

Fantasy Tip: Until Quarless reports, Richard Rodgers should see plenty of time with the first team. Rodgers and Quarless could end up forming a committee at tight end. Neither are worth selecting as your starting fantasy tight end.

Green Bay Packers TE Andrew Quarless probably won't be imprisoned since he was charged with a misdemeanor and not a felony. Quarless was arrested for discharging a firearm in public, but he said it was an act caused by drunken stupidity, not violence.

Fantasy Tip: It's unclear who will be the starting tight end between Quarless and Richard Rodgers at this point. Rodgers is expected to have an increased role and Quarless may be giving him the opportunity for more playing time with his off-field actions.

Green Bay Packers TEs Richard Rodgers and Andrew Quarless are expected to compete for the starting tight end job this year. Quarless caught 29 passes for 323 yards and three touchdowns in 2014. However, he could be subject to discipline under the league's personal conduct policy after being arrested over the weekend for discharging a firearm in public.

Fantasy Tip: Rodgers played fewer snaps than Quarless and didn't produce as much, but those roles could be reversed in 2015, especially after Quarless' arrest this past weekend. However, neither are worth drafting in standard fantasy leagues.

Green Bay Packers TE Andrew Quarless will not be released at this time even though he was arrested this past weekend for discharging a firearm in public, according to sources.

Fantasy Tip: Quarless will be competing for the starting tight end job during training camp but could be on the roster bubble if he struggles. Quarless has only 323 yards and three touchdowns last season and probably should not be an option in fantasy leagues even if he wins the starting job.

Green Bay Packers TE Andrew Quarless was arrested early Saturday, July 4, for allegedly firing a gun into the ground, according to police. Quarless supposedly was involved in a fight and fled the scene, but was apprehended. The tight end has been charged with discharging a firearm in public.

Fantasy Tip: Quarless was slated to be the Packers' starting tight end. He had recently been lauded by Aaron Rodgers for his performance this offseason. Time will tell how this situation pans out, but it could be the first step in giving Richard Rodgers an added boost.

Fantasy Tip: Rodgers may see an increased role, but there's still Jordy Nelson, Randall Cobb and Davante Adams to account for, not to mention another tight end in Quarless. There are a lot of mouths to feed in Green Bay, and Rodgers will feed his receivers first. Neither Rodgers nor Quarless are starter worthy.

Fantasy Tip: Quarless has had a pretty disappointing career so far, but it's promising that Rodgers has singled him out as someone who has impressed this offseason. Even if Quarless starts for the Packers, which he is expected to, he's not reliable enough to be drafted as a starting fantasy tight end.

Green Bay Packers TE Andrew Quarless said he has been working on improving his game this offseason and believes he can be a productive part of the offense. "I consider myself the top echelon of tight ends," Quarless said. "That's really where I see myself and that's really where I'm trying to take it. A couple other guys like (Rob Gronkowski) and a couple guys who are up there. I put myself in that bracket. That's definitely where I'm training to be."

Fantasy Tip: Quarless has been a solid tight end for the Packers over the last two seasons but was not a great fantasy option. Quarless likely will be the starter at the position next season but probably will be more than a No. 2 tight end on teams.